ORLANDO, Fla. – George and Cindy Anthony were aboard the S.S. Caylee Marie, a boat billed as an "extreme" search and rescue vessel, when it went on its maiden voyage Saturday.
The Kid Finders Network raised about $30,000 in donations to purchase the boat, which is outfitted with the latest technology, including equipment some police forces do not possess.
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George Anthony said he's using lessons learned from his family tragedy to help others.
"No. 1 is you never give up. You never take no for an answer. Just because a certain law enforcement individual tells you, 'There's nothing we can do today,' don't believe that. There's always something that can be done," George Anthony said.
The Anthonys said they are planning a "Caylee Foundation," which will have a primary purpose of helping families that are dealing with a missing child.
The Anthonys' daughter, Casey Anthony, is charged with murder in the death of Caylee Marie Anthony, who was 2 years old when she was reported missing over the summer. Caylee's remains were found in December.
Casey Anthony, 23, remains jailed in her daughter's death.
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